boilermaker/welder

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Long-term work

Modern workshop

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Welder or Boilermaker for a dedicated position in Chipping Norton, NSW, focused on the structural repair, modification, and overhaul of railway rolling stock, wagon bogies, and heavy steel structures. Location: Chipping Norton with parking and public transport options nearby.

Shifts are Monday to Friday day shifts, offering a stable, long-term role in a modern workshop environment with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required: Cert III in Engineering (Fabrication/Boilermaking/Heavy Welding) or equivalent.
• Experience with heavy structural fabrication, ideally on rolling stock or heavy frames.
• Able to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding, modifications, and repairs to railway rolling stock and heavy frames.
• Weld with MIG/FCAW and MMAW to spec.
• Prepare, cut, gouge, grind components to tight tolerances.
• Read fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Visually inspect welds for quality.
• Follow SWMS and safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy welding

Read blueprints

Safety procedures

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication)

Tools

MIG/MCAW

Stick welding

Job description

Welder / Boilermaker | Rolling stock & Heavy Fabrication

Are you an experienced Welder or Boilermaker looking for a stable, high-paying workshop role? We are currently seeking a skilled trade professional for a dedicated position in Chipping Norton, focusing on the structural repair, modification, and overhaul of railway rolling stock, wagon bogies, and heavy steel structures.

Location: Chipping Norton — easily accessible with ample on-site parking and public transport options nearby.

Hourly Rate: $52 – $55/hr + super (dependent on experience).

Shifts Available: Monday to Friday day shifts.

Key Role Details

• Location: Chipping Norton — easily accessible with ample on-site parking and public transport options nearby.
• Hourly Rate: $52 – $55/hr + super (dependent on experience).
• Shifts Available: Monday to Friday day shifts.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Straight Monday to Friday day shifts, giving you your weekends back.
• Job Stability: Long-term, secure ongoing work on critical rail transport and industrial assets.
• Modern Workshop Environment: Well-equipped facility prioritizing safety, proper extraction, and quality equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding, modifications, and repairs to railway rolling stock, wagon bogies, and heavy frames.
• Execute high-quality welds using MIG/FCAW and MMAW (Stick) to standard specifications.
• Complete component preparation, cutting, gouging, and grinding to exacting tolerances.
• Read and interpret fabrication blueprints, technical drawings, and weld symbols.
• Carry out visual inspections of completed welds to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
• Follow SWMS and site safety protocols to maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace.

What We Are Looking For

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication / Boilermaking / Heavy Welding) or recognized equivalent.
• Welding Competency: Proven experience with heavy structural fabrication, ideally on rolling stock, transport equipment, earthmoving machinery, or heavy structural steel.
• Technical Literacy: Confident reading and working from fabrication drawings and technical schematics.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.